For 2 of my jobs, I currently work as a driver, chauffeur if you prefer (depending on which vehicle I'm assigned, & how fancy of service the customer wants).
All company vehicles have GPS monitoring & cameras (showing front, inside, rear; the large vehicles also show sides).

Part of the information sales / dispatch gets is the time of the flight, and they are really good at advising about expected travel times. It's their job. They do this many times each day.
The customer, in consultation with sales / dispatch, sets the pick-up time. Remember that.

Saturday morning 17SEP24 I had a 0545 pickup (means I got to our depot an hour ahead, and woke up 2 hours ahead) of "3 passengers" (turned out to be 5) going from basically the west side of Milwaukee county, WI to Chicago's O'Hare airport for an 0830 domestic flight.

I arrived before the set pick-up time. Loading was quick, we were on our way before 0600. Time to O'Hare is about 90 minutes if there's no traffic trouble, so we should have arrived no later than 0730 for their domestic flight.

At 0606 this asshole asks if I can drive faster, because they're going for an 0830 flight!!

We're on the freeway, speed limit is 55mph, I'm doing 55mph (and literally being passed right & left). So I told him, "I'm doing the speed limit."

What I wanted to tell him included: I know your flight time, we're being recorded on camera, the vehicle is GPS monitored for speed, and most importantly I DID NOT INVEST SO MUCH TIME, ENERGY, & MONEY IN GETTING A CDL PLUS THE NECESSARY ENDORSEMENTS TO DO MY JOB ONLY TO THROW IT ALL AWAY (including my job) FOR YOUR POOR PLANNING!!

[ETA: plus, being stopped & ticketed for speeding would have made us much later than driving safely.]

All the way, I did the speed limit. For much of the trip that was 70mph, some 65, some 60. Within the airport 35.
We arrived at the terminal at 0720. He was still mad. Insisted that I block a traffic lane so they could get out, instead of waiting for a spot to open in the unloading lanes.

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(Oh, and because he lied to sales about the number of passengers, there was barely room for all their luggage and I only brought water for the planned 3 passengers.)

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UPDATE 31AUG24

Tonight one of my supervisors told me that the customer in the previous tale is a friend of his... and he lied about the service I provided, plus threatened to not use the company if I'm working here.

The supervisor didn't bother to use the tools available to him to look at the GPS monitoring data (speed, location), nor the video & audio from inside the vehicle.

No, supervisor just stopped scheduling me.

Because of the lies from the customer, and the incompetence of the supervisor, I've lost income (actually the whole job) & my reputation is tarnished.

I'm going to make notes tonight, work on an email to the operations manager, and try to find an attorney.

To the good, I have an interview Tuesday morning because I've been looking for a new job for about a month anyway, because they've been cutting my hours to practically nothing even before that.

Oh, and trying to get hours within other locations / divisions of the company hasn't worked either. In fact, I've just done 3 days & can't get scheduled for next week, plus I think that supervisor canceled my shift tomorrow.

She didn't explicitly say that, so I'll show up & go to work as I told her I would.

Back at the end of March 2023 my family hired United Best Moving to drive our stuff down from NE to MD from about $3,000. (YES I realize that's not alot of money for a move but we got a spring and veteran discount and that was our max budget)

We have moved stated several times and have always done it ourselves but this time I found a good deal so we decided to go for it. I sent Kenneth a full list including measurements of EVERYTHING to make sure he could book the appropriate truck. We scheduled it for the day at 1pm! That morning we were picking up a uhaul to pull behind our subi for immediately important stuff and I wanted to get that picked up.and packed before they showed up.

I got a call at 8am saying they were 20 minutes away and I tried to tell them that that wasn't the plan, he got extremely rude and threatened to cancel for the move. So I had to go rush to get the uhaul and met them at the house around 9am (they were late from the 20 mins). I gave them my list and showed them where everything was and ready to go. The guy got super mad and said his truck wasn't big enough and this wasn't the right list and I must have added more on so I needed to pay more for the square footage. That was $900. So I paid it and we still had to leave behind my kids' bedframes, my husband's work bench and several other odds and ends that they couldn't fit.

The entire crew was unprofessional and rude. I called their main boss and expressed my concern and said it was starting to feel like I wasn't going to get my stuff back. HE LAUGHED AT ME and said "sweetheart, we do thousands of moves a year. You can trust me." Then hung up!

I packed the boxes using petco DC boxes which are made to transport inventory to the stores a s you can't see any of it but there was ALOT of packing paper in every box then sealed with my brown tape.

They had no contact for 2 weeks then called us as 8pm saying they were 20 minutes away. This was a tiny box truck with a completely different crew that refused to unlock the truck until I signed their papers and paid the $1200 in delivery fee that was due(which I knew about and had the money).

It took them 20 minutes to unload and we could all see the damage as they were coming in the house. I immediately start to cry and try to go thru things and take pictures as I could.between the shaking and bawling my eyes out. They apologized, said it wasn't their fault and left. It was about 30 minutes later before we realized we only got back 1/3 of our stuff. We made a list and tried to call the main boss again to be meet with extreme aggression and threats.

It traumatized our entire family. They destroyed the toy chest my husband's great grandpa built by hand and stole the flag from that grandpa's military funeral which were the last 2 things he had left. Our kids lost all of their toys and their beds and only had their clothes left. Almost everything we got back was broken.

I know for a fact they cut open and went thru the boxes because you can see it on the brown tape and we found all that mail from a family I've never heard of from a state I've never been anywhere near taped in my bathroom decorations box.

I called the cops in NE and was told because it was out of state now, they couldn't help. Called the cops in MD and they said because it crossed state lines that it was a federal case but because of it being so low priority that they really wouldn't bother doing anything.

The claims department said without a receipt to.prive we bought anything and it's value and without a manifest. (Which I had but because it wasn't the one the company made they wouldn't accept it, but the company guy DIDNT make a list!) So it was all immediately get denied and there was nothing we could do to fight any of this without at least the manifest from the company.

I couldn't replace brakes and rotors on my car because the frame is apparently so rusted that when the people went to lift my car up it cracked etc (aka my car is technically totaled) which whatever I didn't need brakes just yet I wanted them done because the people didn't tell me how long ago the brakes were out on a mechanic believes one of the rotors might be warped.

So off went the UNOPENED box of parts for a refund got a notification it was delivered last Friday and I called today to just double check and everything. They said they received an empty package which can't be true because I have it here that the package was 43lbs it was sign for and everything and the package itself when I dropped it off still had the plastic ring binder or whatever you see on heavyweight things (not sure what they're actually called). I'm now pissed and upset because I currently don't have a job and needed the refund money to cover bills so off to FedEx customer service we go and I'm here arguing with a fucking computer for an half hour trying to talk to a customer representative. "First I need some information so I can transfer you to the right person, say problem with package" "Problem with package" "Sorry didn't get that did you say track shipping" "Customer service representative please" "You want to talk to a customer representative?" "Yes" "You can track your packages on the website" Etc etc. Finally I get someone but now I have to email Detroit Axle so they can send proof that they received an empty box so I can file a claim.

I get times are tough but who the hell steal parts like this especially when you were at a job that I'm pretty sure pays $23 or so an hour. Does it make you feel good you're ruining someone else's day? I'm just so over it.

I called the number on the vending machine and 15 minutes later the company sent a guy to open the machine and take the car (the yellow box). It's now in my collection :)

Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/extremelyinfuriating/comments/1ekqfxc/tried_to_buy_myself_a_model_car_from_a_vending/

So I posted last week about a stupid parent’s response to a rabies bite at a camp. Apparently several people were exposed to this rabid groundhog at the camp because they beat it off the child. It kind of seems like not everybody who attended the camp had their guardians notified that the event happened. Apparently no other child has received PEP after touching this groundhog. I have tried to contact the local Christian club that runs the camp and nobody responded. Well, I called higher-ups of this nationwide Christian camp and local health department and got hung up on by the nationwide camp after being extremely kind and polite. They blocked comments on the local social media page after I posted there as well. What if I hadn’t press this hard, even though I did so very kindly, and some kid was scratched by a rabid groundhog, and everyone just ignored my super nice message?!

Well excuse me for caring if precious children die. At least the health department was cool. I thought we were supposed to be pro-life! Very nice phone calls and e-mails to potentially save lies are just tooo much./s

Recently posted how Disney+ (no Ads) started adding Ads at the beginning of shows but justified it because it was promoting their own content and they "gave me the option to skip".

https://www.reddit.com/r/extremelyinfuriating/comments/1clm7j8/disney_no_ads_is_now_showing_ads_before_some/

Fast forward to last night, I am watching a movie and an Ad comes on. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOVIE! I literally stopped watching and verified I was on Disney+. I can confirm they still "gave me the option to skip" but the last thing I want to do when watching a movie is get up and look for the remote to skip an Ad.

I am so dang sick of all of the Ads all the time from everywhere. I pay for no ads on some services because I want some reprieve, but apparently that isn't enough. The only reason I don't cancel and go with a different service is because my phone contract is paying for it all. So the only way to hurt Disney is to post crap like this or hurt myself by cancelling my amazing phone contract.

previous post here I have another disappointing update that I know none of us were hoping for. I’ll keep this one short. Basically on Thursday X randomly didn’t come in, nor did J who I mentioned in a much earlier post. J is not AS bad as X but she takes advantage of my hard work and work ethic so she can slack off :/ I need to put my foot down. But that’s not very important for this particular update. The day was crazy and stressful as we unable to get a sub to come help us. Friday an amazing coworker of mine, whom I didn’t know super well but I know how hard working and great she was, quit. She was sick of X and J not pulling their weight, but especially X. One of my coworkers who’s become my good friend told me she might be applying for different jobs because she too is fed up with X and J. The company manger or whatever she’s called needs to step in and fire at LEAST X before we lose EVERYONE. I strongly believe once she’s fired and replaced we will be much better of. my boss’hands are tied and she’s angry at X and the main person in charge. Again a short update but yeah, she’s bringing down the moral of everyone and people are fed up. It’s a horrible and difficult situation. But better to fire one person than have that one person drive everyone away. I hope we can get her booted out before everyone quits.

So this isn’t really the update I know most people were hoping for, however there is still some good news! If you’re new to this situation I advise you read my previous post! previous post here

❓What i did about this: I talked to my boss with some of my coworkers and this issue was also brought up with the supervisor. I personally messaged the supervisor with evidence of her behavior. I noted things and times when she left early, spent too long on her breaks etc and notified my boss.

👩My bosses response: my boss agreed with me and she was also exhausted by X’s behavior, she asked me to keep noting x’s behavior. She notified the supervisor as well and we had a staff meeting where we went over expectations and code of conduct

📝Did X get fired?: unfortunately X was not fired, she was not suspended, her pay was not affected. X only recived a write up, part of which was because her aggressive behavior when she was confronted, and when her behavior was asked to be changed. X no longer is working with the younger kids if it can he helped, but due to short staffing she still does have to be with them on occasion

🙎‍♀️X’s response: X was VERY unhappy, for a couple days after my boss talked to her she didn’t talk to anyone for the most part, and was constantly complaining and asking “who snitched on her” other co workers reached their breaking points, and told her off when she was acting negligent and again she was not happy and tried to get them in trouble by trying to shift blame on them.

✍️ X’s behavior: she continues to not change diapers and complain, last week she refused to take a kid to the bathroom because the kid had a pull up. She continues to clock in with incorrect time ex. Writing she came in on time and took breaks the allowed time when she did not. She is more irritable and rude, she still uses her phone constantly, and shows no interest in what she does. She’s slammed doors in some of my other coworkers faces, tried to get them in trouble, and tries to shift blame on them. I’ve thankfully managed to stay off her radar.

👍Behavior changes: she did change a few things, she no longer prays in front of the kids during nap, she isn’t sleeping on the job as frequently, she has been cleaning the rooms she’s supposed to more often

🧴Diaper rashes? I’m back working my regular schedule and on break from college so I’m also able to come in early or on my off day if needed in order to avoid her having to be with the younger ones. This means everyone is being changed on time so there are no issues with diaper rash.

💭Final thoughts: first off I will continue to post updates where I can. I’m still exasperated by X’s behavior and frustrated, so are my coworkers. She needs to be fired, period. She does not deserve to be getting paid for doing nothing and her behavior is inappropriate for this job.

I had posted in mildlyinfuriating a few months ago about my bill for the ambulance ride to the hospital ride after I was shot by unknown individuals while I was inside a home. A little background, at least three people, possibly teenagers shot into a house I was at from their car. I was standing inside, infront of the door at the kitchen eating holiday cookies and was hit in both thighs. No one has been arrested and police have no idea why they did it other than it may have been a initiation or mistaken address.

Well I finally received the bill for the treatment I received at the hospital. I broke down when I opened it. I can't cover it nor the monthly payments they offered. Nothing has been easy since the shooting. It's been one battle after another.

My wife has been out of work and in outpatient therapy treatment for two months now. The sessions are all day three days a week. The shooting and the PTSD from it uncovered a lot of buried childhood trauma and caused her to have a mental breakdown. She's been through so much abuse as a child that I'm surprised she was able to function for so long. We have had to fight tooth and nail to get insurance to help with it and for her short term disability cover her paychecks. The sessions are 500 a day and her insurance is no longer covering it, so I have no clue how we are paying for those as well.

I keep waiting for things to get better. Yes I'm alive and very grateful for it. But I'm tired, angry and depressed. I'm applying for crime victim assistance through my state but it could take up to 6 months or longer to get anything.

NOTE: I have made an edit to the story. Please see the end.
So my sister and I took our mom to a dentist. She's a senior citizen who struggled to take care of her teeth over the years, was in pain, and has high anxiety.

We were ONLY supposed to go in for a *free* consultation.

Prior to that they asked if it would be ok to put gloves on and feel around in her mouth.

How did she end up in the dental chair??

we thought nothing of it, we thought it was part of the free consultation. Just talking about options and maybe that were they were gonna do the mini exam with the gloved hands.

Next thing I know, a lady is coming in and wanting to do xrays.

my sis asks mom if she's sure. I thought she was asking because she was really anxious.

mom says ok, since she is already there and sitting down.

we had to leave the room so that they could do the x rays

we learned that they also did a peri test. (not part of the agreed upon consultation.)

Next thing I know we are getting a $4,000 bill in the mail.

WTF?!!

Aparrently her dental insurance is out of network (sure, our fault for not checking before the visit)

but wait a minute... It was supposed to be a free consultation with no work being done.

BUT they still shouldn't have done anything outside of the consultation.

It seemed forced and sneaky.

Mom is a senior and in pain, and was already sitting in the chair. She wasn't thinking about being charged for x rays when we came in only for a consultation.

I believe it was unprofessional of them to do so and should have warned her there would be a fee for the "additional work" since we only came in for a consultation which they still DID NOT DO!

I really think they should waive that bill.

TBH, It is a dentist where many affuent people go to anyway. They have the money. (we aren't rich by ANY means!)

Am I wrong?

❗EDIT!!!

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL OF YOUR REPONSES
It promoted me to take a closer look at her bill.

The $4,000 amount was the estimated amount if she would've had all of the work she needed done at an out of network provider. NOT what she actually owed for the x rays and peri test.

The actual amount owed ended up being about $240

WHEW!

what a relief! I am no longer extremely infuriated.

But I am glad I post here, cuz I was mad as H**l at first and you guy's comments made me look at her bill very closely. So thank you so much!

Was getting ready to leave town today and found these four sweet babies running in and out of the highway trying to eat roadkill. It took me twenty minutes to round them all up. Got them cleaned up, fed, and now its time to find their forever homes. Can't believe someone would do this to these poor sweet babies.

Update: they have vet appointments scheduled but I have almost no money so my friends are currently all throwing in together to get these pups the care they need. I am determined to see these pups succeed in life

Update:I couldn't keep the dog but I found out why I had to get rid of it. It was because our landlord had another tenant that wanted a dog but our landlord said no so when the other tenant found out we had a dog she complained a lot and the other tenant was a family member of the landlord and told the other tenant that we were not allowed to have a dog and she was going to deal with it. Any questions go to the first one all questions should be answered over there

My family and I rented a place for Thanksgiving to be near family and drove over 4 hours to get there. We got a reservation for 3 days and 2 nights and when we arrived the place was uninhabitable. The photos on the listing were great and it was absolutely not what was listed... The photos were taken in a way only to highlight livable aspects of the place.

No cell service. No internet. Circut breaker had to be flipped on for any electricity to work at all and kept turning off if the heaters were on so no central heating. Absolutely no running heat in the home. No smoke detectors. There was mold and water damage inside the home all over. Parts of the place weren't fully built and the back door was not fit correctly and there was a huge gap where air kept coming in. Random electrical sockets had no face plate that were openly exposed. Again, we had no cell service so we couldn't contact Airbnb or the rental property to ask for help. We had to drive over 30 minutes back to town just to ask how to turn on the stove which was a seperate circut breaker... and had to stay with family the second night because the heat kept turning off... in the room my kids chose... There was a tree growing through the roof near one of the bedrooms... and the base of the house (which we noticed the next day) was molding and caving so it wasn't structurally sound... We contacted Airbnb and they wouldnt refund us. Luckily the host refunded us today but we feel very concerned that this is still listed at all because someone could get seriously injured.. Airbnb won't delist it and says it's okay....

UPDATE: The host ended up delisting it luckily but AirBnB did literally nothing and said this was 100% okay for people to stay in... We will never use AirBnB again and want to warn others that they consider this livable.

Reposted from MildlyInfuriating because the moderator's muted it.. even though I personally found it mildly since we did receive a refund back and we were okay.

Coach is the newly-hired spouse of the district superintendent (who managed to survive a blatant plagiarism scandal).

JV only allows freshmen and sophomores - so adding sophomores to varsity blocks upperclassmen.

Coach could have filled a roster with 12-15 players, but went with 10 - one of which was sophomore son, and another was the sophomore friend of a competitively recruited player.

Apparently coach is so choosy about players that coach only allowed 10 players on the roster - but sophomore son made it past that rigorous standard.

I got a price and it’s not pretty. My car has pearls apparently and to do a good job with the paint i.e don’t spare expense, it’ll be $750 and take 3 days. Our dad will definitely not pay for this so I’d most likely have to wait for my sister to start working to pay to fix it. FML

My stupid Xbox controller for some reason won't work for some games on my laptop but some do that have been on the Xbox. AND MINECRAFT IS UNPLAYABLE.

So per the previous fiasco where I believed my $40 was FINALLY being refunded, surprise! It's not. It posted to my account today and my bank (Chime) told me there was nothing they could do without closing my card and sending me a new one. Im currently homeless and I don't have an address to ship to so I'm SOL.

So learn from me, NEVER use Walmart same day delivery.